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A-1 Toyota
New Haven, CT
1,141 Reviews
In the early 60’s, the owners of a local garage received a postcard announcing the production of a new four-wheel drive vehicle. At the time, the automotive industry was producing only one other vehicle in this category, so the owners thought this might be a good opportunity to introduce a new four-wheel drive vehicle that they would be able to sell as well as service. The postcard was answered and the response was the founding of the first Toyota dealership in New England and the beginning of what has become a very successful endeavor for Dominic Galardi, Anthony Buglione and A-1 Toyota.
The history of A-1 Service began before this. In January of 1951, Dom joined his father-in-law, Tony Buglione in a partnership that included a gas station and used cars. The station was located on the corner of Olive Street and St. John in New Haven.
In the late 1950’s, a new highway system was breaking through the neighborhood, people started moving to the suburbs, and with the limited space they had already outgrown, A-1 looked for a new location.
The new site they chose was in East Haven. The partnership grew to include Dominic’s brother, Andrew.
Their new location, occupying a city block on Main Street and the sign reading A-1 Auto Service, Inc., became a landmark for many.
In 1963, A-1 completed the building of the first Toyota showroom on the East Coast. In 1966, just three years after opening their dealership, A-1 became the second largest Toyota dealership in the country. Toyota’s line-up featured only two vehicles at the time, the four-wheel drive Land Cruiser and one of the first economy cars, the Tiara.
Over the years, A-1 Toyota continued to grow and in 1980 moved to their current location on Amity Road in New Haven adding the Dodge franchise that dueled with Toyota until 1990.
A-1 Toyota’s line-up looks far different than it did in 1963, but the basis for a successful business has continued. The business is still owned by the same family, and Domin
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Monday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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September 11, 2020
This experience was my second time with financing a car but my first time at A1-Toyota, and I will say Andrew made it 10x better than the first! Most car dealers make you feel rushed but I left feeling con but my first time at A1-Toyota, and I will say Andrew made it 10x better than the first! Most car dealers make you feel rushed but I left feeling confident about my car, questions answered and more importantly his patience with me was beyond what I expected. Thank you Andrew. More
by Britney S.
Employees Worked With
Andrew Constantinou
Helpful September 10, 2020
I've bought several cars at this dealer and have used their service department. Very good dealership. Andy and Sunny were very flexible with me and I feel like I got a great car at a fair price. their service department. Very good dealership. Andy and Sunny were very flexible with me and I feel like I got a great car at a fair price. More
by marcyk1129
August 31, 2020
This was my first time financing a car and Andrew and the A1 staff couldn't have been better! Andrew was extremely helpful throughout the transaction and made my experience easy. I highly recommend A1 Toyota A1 staff couldn't have been better! Andrew was extremely helpful throughout the transaction and made my experience easy. I highly recommend A1 Toyota and make sure you ask for Andrew! More
by caldwelltimothy2
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Andrew Constantinou
August 31, 2020
Great Experience !! AA ++This is my first time in 15 Great Experience !! AA ++ This is my first time in 15 years NOT buying a Mercedes....thought I was headed for disappointment....they hit it out o Great Experience !! AA ++ This is my first time in 15 years NOT buying a Mercedes....thought I was headed for disappointment....they hit it out of the park. Kevin Wright and the entire staff...a class act! More
by hh219
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August 12, 2020
Pleasantly Surprised I've never had a better experience buying a car! Each employee was insightful, attentive and laid back. I was in a tough a spot getting out of a lease I've never had a better experience buying a car! Each employee was insightful, attentive and laid back. I was in a tough a spot getting out of a lease and they were extremely flexible. Max took his time to assure I got everything I needed in a vehicle. I dont think I will ever buy a car anywhere else. More
by ALYSE.ROYAL82
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Max Hardy
August 06, 2020
Kevin Wright is a wonderful dealer. He helped me and I took the car with me that very day. Great professional, also very kind. He explained everything about the sales philosophy, the car characteristics, took the car with me that very day. Great professional, also very kind. He explained everything about the sales philosophy, the car characteristics, and worked to find the right fit for me. More
by jrvtovar
August 02, 2020
As soon as I walked in the door, Andrew Constantinou was attentive, friendly, and helpful. He made buying my first car easy and stress free attentive, friendly, and helpful. He made buying my first car easy and stress free More
by Steven.baksa
Employees Worked With
Andrew Constantinou
July 31, 2020
This is my first experience with A1 Toyota. I was very pleased with our sales consultant, Andrew Costantinou. He was very friendly and informative, and made car buying easy and enjoyable! Thank you, Andy! pleased with our sales consultant, Andrew Costantinou. He was very friendly and informative, and made car buying easy and enjoyable! Thank you, Andy! More
by swatson216
Employees Worked With
Andrew Constantinou
July 28, 2020
My Toyota Camry purchase This is our second purchase from A1 Toyota within the last year. Andy, once again, was our salesman. He was very professional and helpful in getting u This is our second purchase from A1 Toyota within the last year. Andy, once again, was our salesman. He was very professional and helpful in getting us the exact car we wanted along with all of the features that were important to us. Also, Andy took plenty of time to go over all the features of the car and how to use them. It was a super positive experience for us. More
by Deegamb56
Employees Worked With
Andrew Constantinou
July 25, 2020
Buying a certified car Actually listened to what I wanted. Found a car that fit perfectly. Good communication, good service, smooth transaction. I drove away with a beautifu Actually listened to what I wanted. Found a car that fit perfectly. Good communication, good service, smooth transaction. I drove away with a beautiful car. More
by millie-os
